About St. John the Baptist · Tipton, Indiana
St. John the Baptist Church in Tipton, Indiana, was founded in 1866, and St. Joseph Church in Elwood was established in 1889. Together, they form a pastorate under the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, united under the 'Uniting in Heart 2030' pastoral plan in 2020. The parish community centers its life around the Eucharist and offers a range of ministries, sacraments, and services to support spiritual growth and fellowship. Visitors are welcomed to join in worship, community events, and faith formation programs.
- Established
- 1866
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Rector
- Father Adam
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community centered on the Eucharist, with active ministries including Young Adult Ministry, faith formation, and parish outreach. Experience regular Masses, sacraments, and events designed to nurture spiritual growth and foster fellowship across generations.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (St. John's on odd months, St. Joseph's on even months)
About
St. John the Baptist Church in Tipton was founded in 1866. St. Joseph Church in Elwood was established in 1889. In 2020, the two churches became a pastorate under the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana as part of the Uniting in Heart 2030 pastoral plan. The parish’s mission is to bring the Good News to their communities and grow the Church together.
Ministries
The parish offers a variety of ministries including Young Adult Ministry, Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation, and Parish Outreach. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in Safe & Sacred training for youth-related roles.
- Young Adult Ministry
- Faith Formation
- Sacramental Preparation
- Parish Outreach
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacramental preparation is available for all ages.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick